F1 contracts: The 15 drivers entering final year of deals

F1 driver contracts: How long are Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and others signed for? Three quarters of the F1 grid have their contracts expiring at the end of 2024, making driver movement over the next 12 months highly likely; find out which 15 drivers are nearing the end of their deals, and how long Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen are tied to their teams Last Updated: 05/01/24 6:17pm There could be significant change on the 2025 F1 grid Ahead of the 2024 Formula 1 season, Sky Sports F1 detail how long each driver has left on their contract and analyse how their futures may play out. Expiring at end of 2024Sergio Perez, Red Bull: For some time, the seat alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull has been the sport's most talked about. A hugely disappointing 2023 campaign for Perez created plenty of doubt over whether he would even be given the opportunity to see out the final year of his contract. With his position safe for at least the start of the 2024 season, it would take quite a turnaround for the Mexican to produce a campaign that could convince the team to offer him a new deal. Furthermore, team boss Christian Horner has already revealed he has been made aware of interest in a 2025 drive at Red Bull from multiple other drivers. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Watch Charles Leclerc fend off Sergio Perez at the line by 0.171s in the Las Vegas GP Watch Charles Leclerc fend off Sergio Perez at the line by 0.171s in the Las Vegas GP Charles Leclerc, Ferrari: Despite reports in Italy claiming Leclerc has agreed a five-year extension with the Italian team, officially he remains contracted only until the end of this year. While team principal Frederic Vasseur has said Ferrari are "not in a rush" to get new deals with either of their drivers completed, it appears to be a question of when, not if, confirmation will come through of an extension for Leclerc. The Monegasque was linked to Mercedes in the early stages of last season, but new deals for Lewis Hamilton and George Russell have seen the prospect of such a switch fade away. Carlos Sainz, Ferrari: Given Sainz said on several occasions during 2023 he wanted to have his mid-to-long term future resolved before the start of next season, it would be very surprising if there is not an announcement over the coming weeks. While Sainz has been mentioned as a possible lead driver for Audi when they enter F1 in 2026, the most likely outcome for now appears to be for the popular Spaniard to remain with Ferrari, even if a new deal may not be as long as Leclerc's.Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin: He will be 43 when his current deal comes to an end later this year, but age appears to be no barrier for the remarkable Spaniard. After leaving Alpine to join Aston Martin at the start of 2023, Alonso made a stunning start to the season by taking six podiums in the first eight races. Alonso's latest move came about after he felt disrespected by Alpine's refusal to offer him a multi-year extension, a piece of history that does not appear to be lost on his team principal. Speaking at the final Grand Prix of the season in Abu Dhabi, Mike Krack made it abundantly clear the team would like to keep Alonso around beyond 2024. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Speaking on the Sky Sports F1 podcast, Karun Chandhok breaks down Fernando Alonso's 'outstanding season' Speaking on the Sky Sports F1 podcast, Karun Chandhok breaks down Fernando Alonso's 'outstanding season' Lance Stroll, Aston Martin: Whether or not Krack wants to keep his other driver is less important. Lance Stroll, the only driver on the grid whose contract details are completely unknown, is the son of team owner Lawrence Stroll, and appears to have a seat for as long as his father remains in that position. Despite a solid start and decent finish to the season, he was comprehensively outperformed by Alonso and under a different hierarchy could have found himself out of a job for 2024. With Aston Martin looking to take another step closer to the front of the grid, Stroll may face greater scrutiny this season in what could become an even more coveted seat.Esteban Ocon, Alpine: The Frenchman is heading into the last 12 months of a three-year extension signed in 2021. While he has been very solid and clearly deserves to remain on the grid beyond this season, it remains to be seen whether the team's new investors will want to put their own imprint on the driver line-up for 2025.Pierre Gasly, Alpine: After finally leaving the Red Bull setup to join Alpine on a two-year deal, Gasly endured an underwhelming first campaign with his new team as they failed to deliver the competitive car he was hoping for. A less turbulent 2024 may be necessary to convince Gasly, who finished ahead of Ocon in the standings, that he should not be looking elsewhere for the future. Please use